Boot, Left, Mercury, Carpenter, MA-7
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Object Details
- Manufacturer
- B. F. Goodrich Co.
- Astronaut
- Scott M. Carpenter
- Summary
- This boot is part of the pair worn by Scott Carpenter on his Mercury mission in May 1962. Mercury boots were not integrated into the suit. The suit pressure bladder covered the foot and was inserted into the boot, which was adjusted separately.
- They were lightweight, nylon-fabric boots with tennis-shoe-type soles. The upper surface was of an aluminized nylon fabric with front closing zipper and adjustment lacings on each side.
- Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1971
- Credit Line
- Donated by the U.S. Navy Yard, Washington, DC
- Inventory Number
- A19710022004
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear
- Materials
- Upper boot: aluminized nylon, steel, polyester, foam padding
- Snaps: stainless steel
- Zipper: Brass, cotton
- Sole: Rubber
- Dimensions
- Clothing: 30.5 x 10.2 x 25.4cm (12 x 4 x 10 in.)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19710022004
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv977d8f242-df10-4425-a43a-a3594321da1c
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